Tampa Bay–Lakeland

Business Observer Staff
April 6, 2021

Former Morgan Stanley top overseas exec joins area investment firm

William Strong, who worked at top executive positions at New York investment giant Morgan Stanley, becomes a partner at Tampa investment firm Anzu Partners.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Business Observer Staff
April 4, 2021

Officials: area couple created fake PPP loan accounts in $6M scam

One defendant faces up to 45 years in prison if convicted, the other 25.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Business Observer Staff
April 2, 2021

New values-based bank names two new executives, including CFO

St. Petersburg value-based lender in formation Climate First Bank appoints CFO and COO and executive vice president of the Tampa Bay region.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Business Observer Staff
April 1, 2021

University board chooses former Florida House Speaker as vice chair

Former Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives and Weatherford Capital Managing Partner Will Weatherford will serve a two-year term in the university position.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Business Observer Staff
March 30, 2021

Restaurant giant adds another location for new fast-casual concept

The first two Aussie Grill locations opened in January 2019.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Business Observer Staff
March 30, 2021

NY tech firm moves HQ to region, plans 300 hires in the next year

CrossBorder Solutions, as part of its corporate shift from New York to St. Petersburg, plans to hire roughly 300 within the region for sales and development.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Business Observer Staff
March 29, 2021

Insurance firm woos financial services official to run division

David Smith, former Cardinal Financial COO, brings 30 years of experience aiding financial services companies to Tampa-based insurance distribution firm BRP Group's Guided Solutions division.